2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SK09 LMX
2009 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 79,632 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SK09 LMX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 79,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (53 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SK09 LMX Mileage History
- 07/09/201219,404 mi
- 07/08/201323,729 mi+4,325 mi
- 14/10/201429,317 mi+5,588 mi
- 14/10/201532,242 mi+2,925 mi
- 12/10/201636,617 mi+4,375 mi
- 10/10/201741,842 mi+5,225 mi
- 10/10/201741,843 mi+1 mi
- 13/10/201846,050 mi+4,207 mi
- 15/10/201846,050 mi
- 18/10/201950,241 mi+4,191 mi
- 09/10/202053,154 mi+2,913 mi
- 30/09/202157,407 mi+4,253 mi
- 07/10/202261,470 mi+4,063 mi
- 11/10/202261,511 mi+41 mi
- 17/10/202366,040 mi+4,529 mi
- 30/09/202470,148 mi+4,108 mi
- 02/10/202470,148 mi
- 01/10/202574,138 mi+3,990 mi
- 02/10/202574,138 mi
- 07/10/202679,632 mi+5,494 mi
- 07/10/202679,632 mi
Average of roughly 4,277 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
SK09 LMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Golf (SK09 LMX) between September 2012 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (53 issues), Suspension (30 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 92 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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